At a press briefing, several hours after President Donald Trump and Iran announced a pause in fighting to continue negotiations, Caine said that during nearly six weeks of war, the U.S. military consumed almost one million gallons of coffee (3,785,410 liters) and an unspecified amount of nicotine. "During that period, we consumed more than 6 million meals, and by my estimate, over 950,000 gallons of coffee (3,596,140 liters), 2 million energy drinks, and a lot of nicotine. But I'm not claiming we have a problem," Caine said. Caine expressed gratitude to the members of the armed forces who have sacrificed much and endured unpleasant and unpredictable days on behalf of their country. "This is a rough and merciless profession. It is chaotic, hot, dark, unpredictable, and always full of unknowns. Our people have proudly faced those unknowns and moved forward, and through it all, the joint military has shown the unwavering determination that the nation demands of us," Caine said.